For laity in The United Methodist Church who feel called by God to a full-time vocation in service with those who are marginalized and in need in the world today, there is an opportunity to be part of a supportive community in connection with The United Methodist Church. The Office of Deaconess and Home Missioner is the only currently open office in The United Methodist Church for those called to full-time vocations in servant ministries as laity.
Deaconesses, who are laywomen, and home missioners, who are laymen form a covenant community that is rooted in Scripture, informed by history, driven by mission, ecumenical in scope, and global in outreach. This community of laity has responded to the call of God in their lives and has been commissioned by The United Methodist Church in a lifetime relationship to full-time ministries of love, justice, and service.
Welcome to the website of Church of the Palms United Methodist, where we believe a life connected to God, and a life connected to one another, is the most meaningful life there is!
Change The World
Our sermon series "Change the World" continues through May 27.
Key messages remaining in this series by Pastor Pete include:
May 20 "Shorten The Distance" Acts 16:6-10 Sacrament of Holy Communion
May 27
"Go and Come"
Matthew 28:16-20 Pentecost Sunday
Missed a Sunday? Listen to previous messages online.
The Brothers! May 24
The Brothers! will gather again this Thursday, May 24, at 8:00 am at the church bulding. We will pick up our study of the Gospel of Mark at 15:42
A light breakfast is served promptly at 8:00 am that is enjoyed along with introductions and fellowship. At 8:30 am Pastor Pete leads the men in a short Bible study and the group dismissed with prayer promptly by 9:00 am.
Additional details on The Brothers! available online.
Register for VBS
Register now for Vacation Bible School. There is room for only 3623 children, so don't delay!
Vacation Bible School is always fun at Church of the Palms. From June 24-27 we launch Operation Overboard!
Divers (participants) will swim with humpback whales and sea horses, scuba through a vibrant coral reef, and take a personal submarine to the ocean floor.
As children journey below the water's surface, they will plunge into Bible stories of people with deep faith and learn to trust a God whose love is bigger than the sea.
As always, children will participate in music, crafts, and other activities that reinforce what they are learning.
Blood Drive, May 30
The Blood Alliance will be on the campus of Church of the Palms on the following days to received blood donations from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on May 30.
We are seeking 15-20 Blood donors. Please note that you may give blood once 56 days.
To sign up, use the form on Narthex counter, or call or e-mail Lee in the church office, (379-1888 /
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Discovery Class - June 10, 17
Consider being part of our "Discovery Class" on Sundays, June 10 and June 17 at 9:15 am. This Discovery Class is just that - DISCOVERY! You'll learn about who we are, what we believe in as a church, what we are about, and other topics of interest to YOU. Recent decisions by the General Conference and Annual Conference will be part of our discussion as interest warrants.
Meeting in a corner of the sanctuary, Pastor Pete will facilitate this class and will act as the host. This class is intended for those interested in knowing more about Church of the Palms or simply wanting to get to know Pastor Pete.